A change has occurred in the career paths of graduates of the Swiss Hotel Management School. The tourism industry is facing a global shortage of manpower. The Swiss Hotel Management School, located in Montreux, Switzerland, is a hotel management school that is highly regarded worldwide. It has produced many talented individuals who have gone on to work at top hotels around the world. However, due to changes in the employment environment, many graduates are now choosing not to work in the hotel industry. According to a survey conducted by the school, only 50.3% of graduates from the class of 2022 found employment in the hotel industry, down from 71.4% for the class of 2021. The main reasons for this decline are the increasing popularity of remote work and the growing number of people who value work-life balance. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the tourism industry, leading to a decline in the number of people who want to work in hotels. As a result, many hotels around the world are facing a severe shortage of staff. According to a report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the global tourism industry is facing a shortage of approximately 1.2 million workers. In response to this situation, the Swiss Hotel Management School is strengthening its ties with the tourism industry and providing students with more practical training to help them develop the skills they need to succeed in the industry. The school is also promoting the idea that working in the hotel industry is not just about providing customer service, but also about creating memorable experiences for guests and contributing to the local community. It remains to be seen whether these efforts will be enough to address the shortage of manpower in the tourism industry. However, one thing is certain: the Swiss Hotel Management School and its graduates will play an important role in shaping the future of the industry.
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